April Marketing and Design Events in St. Louis

April Marketing and Design Events in St. Louis

The best way to support the creative community in St. Louis is to get more involved. And we’re happy to help. You’re sure to see a few Atomicdusters at each of these events (or even presenting at them!).

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April Events

Rust Belt to Artist Belt: At The Crossroads

Regional Arts Commission and Community Partnership for Arts and Culture
April 12-14, 2012
Chase Park Plaza

Join in the conversation about art, social change and community development. This event brings together artists of all disciplines, community organizers, social service providers, educators, architects, funders, academics, creatives, and policy makers for a discussion on the artist’s role in facilitating change.

SLAP Pop-Up Shop + Live Music

Saint Louis Arts Project
April 14, 2012
6:00pm- 8:00pm
Cherokee Street

After the Rust Belt to Artist Belt Conference, head to St. Louis’ most vibrant creative community – Cherokee Street – for live music, food, and, of course, local creative talent. This is an all ages, free event that is open to the public.

The Business of Design

St. Louis Design Group Meetup
April 17, 2012
6:00pm
Atomicdust

Our very own Account Director, Jesse McGowan is going to talk about the business of design, focusing on what we all went to school for vs. what is usually required of designers in the real world, especially those who freelance or start their own companies.

Industry Design Summit

DesignSpeak St. Louis
April 18, 2012
4:00pm- 8:00pm
Chase Park Plaza

Join leaders in St. Louis’ creative community to disucss the state of the design industry. The hope is to open the dialogue between the industry associations and work together to further creativity.

Be Social

IABC St. Louis
April 19, 2012
7:30am-12:00pm
Center of Clayton

Social media opens up powerful new possibilities to professional communicators, and this half-day seminar promises to give you the tools you need to leverage these communities. Did we mention our very own Owner / Creative Director, Mike Spakowski, is a presentor? Don’t miss his discssion on Facebook, “Putting Your Best Face Forward: A story about exploring new ideas.”

Marketing Communication Leaders Panel

AMA
April 19, 2012
11:30am-1:00pm
Maggiano’s

Is the traditional agency dead? This panel discussion on the future of marketing includes some of the most successful agency leaders in St. Louis. Remember to sign up early and bring your questions!

AIGA STL Design Show 17

AIGA St. Louis
April 20, 2012
Regional Arts Commission

For seventeen years, we’ve celebrated the common thread that binds advertisers, marketers and designers; and on April 20th, we’ll explore and applaud the work of our peers for its creativity, message and execution. Celebrate how design connects us all.

Tara Nesbitt

Tara Nesbitt is inspired by the creative culture at Atomicdust, and enjoys coming to work every morning to ignite new, exciting ideas for clients. As Online Marketing Coordinator, she works closely with our clients to develop and deliver compelling content through social media channels – and to measure its effectiveness.

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